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Where Were the Planets on December 21, 1918?
Quick Answer
On December 21, 1918, the Sun was in Sagittarius (28°49' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 21, 1918. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°14' Leo at midnight UTC to 22°15' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°49'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 15°48'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 22°09'51" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 5°28'17" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 0°52'42" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 12°20'00" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 28°07'36" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 24°44'04" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 8°55'13" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 5°44'22" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 12°15'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 21, 1918
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 84% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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